Synonyms for

Nostrils

Verb / ˈnɑ:strʌlz / Another word for nostrils — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nostrils are the two openings in the nose through which air passes.

Synonyms & similar words

nostril anteriornaris nares snoots snouts proboscises beaks muzzles sniffers schnozzes hatchways funnels vents apertures orifices openings ports passages ducts tunnels

Example sentences

  1. I clean my nostrils every morning with a tissue.
  2. Dogs have a very sensitive sense of smell because they have large nostrils.
  3. When I have a cold, my nostrils get stuffy and it's hard to breathe.
  4. Some people have wider nostrils than others.
  5. The doctor looked up my nostrils with a special tool to check for any problems.

Quotes

  • The nostrils of a man's face are but as it were the vents of a bellows, whereby the breath goeth in and out, which is but a piece of necessary life.
  • The nostrils of the Divine are wide open to the cries of his people.
  • The nostrils of the creature are but as dainty vessels, to taste and savour the sweet perfumes of the Lord's garden.

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